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Re: How do you stop yourself from (non-severe) self-destructive behavior?

[(Anonymous)]

Step 1 is to be aware that you are doing it, so you are already there! Step 2 is to be aware in the moment that you are doing it.

I think making a list of other options is a great idea.

For me it just takes a lot of "parenting my brain" with a lot of gentle positive reinforcement. Just reminding myself in the moment that this isn't a thing that is healthy and it isn't what I really want even though it feels good in the moment. Just constant reminding that future me will feel like shit and then remind myself how much better I'll feel if I do X instead. Lots of praise for a good job. Basically I start by treating my brain like a toddler and congratulating for every little positive baby step.

I started doing this years ago and it was a huge struggle but now I've got it down pretty good. I still fall into the scrolling or disassociating trap bit never as long as I used to